zdeckich

Before. He ended up buying a black one in OK that was modded. You local to Ft Worth? Reason i ask is because a few of us meet up in Hurst every Wednesday (weather permitting).

WA 2 FST

Given the age of the car, I would have the fluids changed... you don't know when it has been done prior. Oil, trans, diff, brake fluid flush...maybe even coolant, as well.

I do this every time I happen to purchase a used car, unless I have documented service/maintenance history that shows it was recently done.

RoninC5

I did.. Was not burnt but is 14 years old.... I went after-

Battery Tender
Shorty antenna
LMC5
Flush coolant
Oil change
Diff Fluid Change
Clutch fluid Change
Trans Fluid
Tires
CAI

GTXZ06

I am in Oklahoma.
Was there a reason why he didn't make the purchased?

GTXZ06

Thanks for all the advice guys...one more question...I notice a little difficulty shifting into 2nd and 3rd gear, should I be concern? Because of this, I want to take it to the dealer and get the transmission and maybe the clutch fluid change. Anyone local here in Oklahoma want to give me a hand for a little money?

cor28vettes

That explains where the "titanium yellow" originated.

If I buy another C5 it will be a MYZ. Or a C7Z. Time will tell whichever.

zdeckich

He really didn't want yellow.

GTXZ06

Oh ok thanks, i thought maybe he noticed something wrong with it that i didn't.

CrackRox21Z06

Very nice! I too just bought my first Z06. Silver '03 with 59,xxx miles for $21,300 in Michigan so I would say you got a great deal.

GTXZ06

Congrats...how you liking yours so far?

CrackRox21Z06

I love it! I can't stay out of it. So fast, so fun. Perma-grin!

GTXZ06

Awesome!

pagosawingnut

Congrats! Nice looking ride.

GTXZ06

Thanks!

vetrnz06

RE: do some research here on the forum and learn about the fluids change your self. dealer will COST you $$$. the tech there might not ever have changed fluids on a Z. i read up on it,chose the correct oils and took it to my local mechanic and we kinda did it together. a good way to learn about underneath the car too. i just changed my trans and rear end on my '04 torch red Z,30k miles only.PM me with a phone number if u have any questions. nice car u got there!

dogwoodvette

Had a yellow c5 and now a yellow C6 LS3 so cannot argue with you taste in cars. The c5s do shift harder check some of entries on the forum about the type of fluid in the rear transfer case.

Also, be aware of the issue with the wire harness in the A pillar leading to the door. The pins in the plugs get loose over time and you end up with a gremlins.

and, have fun.

GTXZ06

I've read a lot of the common issues with the c5 but haven't heard of the issue with the wire harness in the A pillar. If there is an issue with this wire harness what are some of the problems would I expect to see?

GTXZ06

Thank you! I'll take you up on that since I am new to the c5 and need all the information I can get.

dogwoodvette

There is a sticky post on electrical issues in the C5 Tech section and you will see the plug on Page 55. The harness travels from the door through a rubber boot into the A pillar. My door lock and window on the driver side was driving me nuts. You can drop money on a new window motor and the digital control unit if you don't watch it. I reworked the pins and the issues were no more. This plug has the conductors that controls the windows, the door locks and the mirror.

Also review the ground issues noted in the sticky as well. Froggy has some good Youtube vids on the C5 and he also addresses the grounding plugs/pins.

GTXZ06

Thanks for the info. You fellow C5 owners are awesome!